SUPER MICRO Computer 1018D-73MTF Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview .........................................................................................................1-1
1-2 Motherboard Features .....................................................................................1-2
Processors ......................................................................................................1-2
Memory ...........................................................................................................1-2
SAS .................................................................................................................1-2
SATA ................................................................................................................1-2
I/O Ports ..........................................................................................................1-2
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................1-3
System Power .................................................................................................1-3
Control Panel ..................................................................................................1-3
I/O Backplane ..................................................................................................1-3
Cooling System ...............................................................................................1-3
1-4 Contacting Supermicro ....................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2-1 Overview .........................................................................................................2-1
2-2 Unpacking the System ....................................................................................2-1
2-3 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1
Choosing a Setup Location .............................................................................2-1
2-4 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 2-2
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................2-2
Server Precautions ..........................................................................................2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations .......................................................................2-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3
Reduced Airfl ow ......................................................................................... 2-3
Mechanical Loading ...................................................................................2-3
Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-3
Reliable Ground .........................................................................................2-3
2-4 Installing the System into a Rack ...................................................................2-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ......................................................2-4
Inner Rails .......................................................................................................2-5
Outer Rails ......................................................................................................2-6
Installing the Server into a Telco Rack ........................................................... 2-9
Chapter 3 System Interface
3-1 Overview .........................................................................................................3-1
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